Solihull Moors claimed a vital three points in their bid for
National League safety by beating FA Trophy semi-finalists Bromley at the
Automated Technology Group Stadium.

Goals from Kwame Thomas and substitute Alex Reid gave Mark
Yates’ men all three points in a well-fought encounter.

The Moors started on the front foot and almost took the lead
with just three minutes played. Jamey Osborne played a smart ball through the
gap to Thomas who just nicked in ahead of David Gregory, before his toe-poke
was cleared off-the-line.

It was then the turn of Adi Yussuf who found himself free in
the box after latching onto Liam Daly’s header, but his shot failed to hit the target
as he scuffed wide.

The positive start for Mark Yates’ men paid off as Solihull
took the lead after 13 minutes. A deep free-kick from Darren Carter was met by
the towering head of Daly at the back post who nodded back across goal to
Thomas who finished from close range.

The visitors responded well to going behind and began to
take control of possession. Max O’Leary had to be at his best as Luke Wanadio
played in Brandon Hanlan through on goal before forcing the Moors ‘keeper into
a low save as he palmed the ball past the post.

With little goalmouth action as the half entered its final
five minutes, the Moors looked to catch their opponents off-guard with a quick
free-kick. Carter and Jermaine Hylton combined before the latter turned his man
and forced Gregory into a smart low save with his feet.

Half-time: Solihull Moors 1-0 Bromley

The second period began as the first started with the two
sides seeing little to separate them both. Wanadio threatened down the right
for the Ravens, but his low driven cross was met by O’Leary who did well to
hold on.

Moors then broke at pace just minutes later as Thomas took
down a high ball before picking out Osborne who had time to weigh up his
options. The midfielder dwelled for too long and was closed down as he struck a
left-footed effort high over the bar.

With 25 minutes left of the game, Solihull had a golden
chance to double their lead. Kyle Storer’s flick found its way to Yussuf who
closed in on goal, only to find Gregory in the way as the stopper got down low
to thwart the Moors man.

After Yussuf was brought down just outside the area, Jamie
Reckord’s resulting free-kick zipped just wide after taking a deflection on its
way through.

Gregory was then judged to have handled outside of his area
which gave Yates’ men another opportunity to strike a free-kick from almost the
exact same position. Daly stepped up this time and smashed his shot straight
into the wall.

Neil Smith’s side continued to probe and worked the space
well as Adam Mekki found himself on the outside of Tyrone Williams before
unleashing a fierce effort that flew over the bar.

All the play was in the Moors half as the home side had to
withstand plenty of pressure in the remaining minutes. A dangerous cross was
headed just wide as the players breathed a sigh of relief.

Then as the game entered its final few seconds, Solihull
Moors made the game safe through Reid. The attacker made the most of a loose
ball, before lobbing Gregory to send the home end into raptures with virtually
the last kick of the game.

Full-time: Solihull Moors 2-0 Bromley

Next up for Solihull is a trip to FC Halifax Town this
Saturday (24th March – 3pm). Yates’ men still remain in the bottom four but are
now level on points with Hartlepool United and Barrow.